Ipswich Jets v Redcliffe Dolphins
The Ipswich Jets season continues at home, taking on the Redcliffe Dolphins in Round 8 of the Intrust Super Cup.
WHEN: Intrust Super Cup kicks off at 3pm
WHERE: North Ipswich Reserve, 54 The Terrace, North Ipswich
COST: Adults $10, concessions, students and seniors $5, under 14s free
Weekend Workshops: Carve It Up
Ever wanted to try your hand at wood carving? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basic skills and techniques of wood carving with the Ipswich Woodcrafts Club.
Adults (18+ years)
WHEN: 9am – 12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Courtyard, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Spartan Race
Spartan Race is an elite series of adventure races and the fastest growing in the world with events held across 35 countries. Founded in 2010, over one million participants have already competed in a Spartan Race and this number will double in the next 24 months.
The individual challenge of strength, team work, mud and sweat brings a sense of accomplishment and adds the fun factor back into fitness for all who cross the finish line.
See here for more information.
WHEN: Various times
WHERE: Ivorys Rock, Mount Flinders Road‚ Peak Crossing.
COST: From $79.
Imagination
This selection of new works by award winning local artist Margaret Klumpp uses splashes of vibrant colours and a simple mixture of styles, strokes and textures, leaving all imagination to the theatre of the mind.
WHEN: Until Monday 30 April, 9am to 1pm
WHERE: ARTtime Supplies, 203 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Days for Girls Fashion Show Fundraiser
Join in for a fun afternoon to raise funds for Days for Girls Australia. Days for Girls increases access to menstrual care and education by developing partnerships, cultivating social enterprises and shattering limitations for women and girls. For more information phone Glenys on 3202 1675.
WHERE: Masonic Hall, corner Roderick and Nicholas streets, Ipswich
COST: $20, includes complimentary drink and afternoon tea
parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. All ages and abilities can go along and run the 5km course. Please register before your first run. Bring a printed copy of your barcode so you can get your time. You are also welcome to grab a coffee in a local cafe with the parkrunners afterwards.
Check out other ways to stay fit at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Catherine Morgan Park, Renehan Place, Augustine Heights
Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Cnr Lion Street and Salisbury Road
White Rock Conservation Park, School Road, Redbank Plains
COST: Free
Climbing Web
Reach new heights and explore a hand crocheted climbing tunnel created by Evelyn Roth. Complete with music and spinning disco lights, kids can climb, tumble, dive and spin while safely suspended off the ground.
WHEN: 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’arcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart
ANZAC is the result of acclaimed New Zealand photographer Laurence Aberhart’s thirty year journey photographing World War One Memorials across New Zealand and Australia.
Focusing on the lone ‘digger’ memorials Aberhart’s photographs chart a seemingly simple pathway through the landscapes of these two nations, reflecting the scale the conflict had on these regions.
This exhibition is presented to coincide with the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
West End Juniors Car Wash Fundraiser
The West End Juniors are raising funds with a Car Wash. Get your car washed by a player or committee member.
WHEN: 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Caltex Servo, Hunter Street, Brassall
COST: $10
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection
See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.
Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ Ipswich
COST: Free
